Empire Salon Suite, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Located in Leimen, DE
Empire Salon Suite, France 1810 Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with the exquisite Elegant Empire Salon Suite, crafted in 1810.
Bronze
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany.
Fabric, Mahogany
Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
Empire period gilt and painted wood three-piece salon suite French, c. 1820 Sofa: Height 101cm, width 213cm, depth 72cm Chairs: Height 101cm, width 61cm, depth 56cm This exquisite t...
Wood
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive five-piece Russian neoclassical partial gilt carved wood upholstered salon suite. Born in the 19th century, during the Russian Empire / Imperial Russia ...
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
French Empire style gilt-bronze and mahogany five-piece salon suite French, Late 19th Century Sofa: Height 107cm, width 162cm, depth 65cm Armchair: Height 101cm, width 68cm, depth 6...
Ormolu
$26,970Sale Price / set|40% Off
French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Empire Revival Style Five Piece Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Figural Salon Suite, in the style and after a model by François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French, 1770...
Bronze
French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive French Empire-style eight-piece salon suite made of walnut from the 1920s, decorated with elegant bronze accents.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Salon Suite in the Empire Style
Located in Montecito, CA
Exceptional three-piece salon suite in the Empire style in richly toned mahogany; consisting of one canapé and two bergeres; each with curved crest rails, adorned with carved medalli...
Linen, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Parcel-Gilt Salon Suite, 1870
Located in Napoli, IT
Salon suite comprising: a canapé; a pair of bergere with foliate-inlaid frames and gilt shine arm supports on squaretapering legs; a circular centre table similarly inlaid and on a h...
Wood
19th Century 7-Piece French Empire Mahogany Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century 7-piece French empire mahogany salon suite, circa 1860. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany.
Mahogany
19th century 7 piece French empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century 7-piece french empire mahogany salon suite, circa 1860. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany.
Mahogany
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. 19th century 7-piece french empire mahogany salon suite, circa 1860.
Mahogany
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany.
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Framed Empire Style Salon Suite
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century mahogany wood framed empire style three piece salon suite. Settee and two side chairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.59 in W 55.52 in D 25.99 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Six Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire six piece salon suite, comprising a sofa, a pair of fauteuil armchairs, a pair of side chairs and ...
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Empire Style Three Gilt Bronze Mounted Salon Suite
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Spectacular late 19th century French Empire style handcrafted three piece gilt bronze salon suite.
Bronze
Sold
H 40.16 in W 49.61 in D 22.45 in
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Three-Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous and highly decorative antique French Empire three-piece salon suite, comprising a sofa and a pair of armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
Ormolu
Sold
H 38.19 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu-Mounted 5-Piece Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival five-piece salon suite, comprising a sofa, a pair of fauteuil armchairs and a pair of side...
Ormolu
1920s Ten-Piece Mahogany Ormolu Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Ten-piece mahogany salon suite, circa 1920 Suite comprising of a sofa, pair of armchairs, four single chairs, pair of stools and occasional table. All adorned with ormolu mou...
Mahogany
Six-Piece Early 20th Century Mahogany Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine suite very much in the Empire style. Pierced fan backs.
Mahogany
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite circa 1920 Very much in the empire taste.
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite circa 1920 Very much in the empire taste.
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century 13 Piece Mahogany Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large suite of furniture consisting of 1 sofa, 4 armchairs, 6 single chairs and 2 stools circa 1910. All upholstered in matching fabrics. Flame mahogany veneers. Obvious signs of ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century Three-Piece Mahogany Salon Suite Sofa and Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine mahogany three-piece salon suite, circa 1920. Good quality suite with carved elements and roundels. Upholstery in good order. Minor marks to wood and fading. Armchair meas...
Mahogany
French Empire Style Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French mahogany Empire influenced three piece salon suite, consisting on a two-seat sofa and two side chairs, each with gilded monopodia mounts.
Ormolu
Sold
H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 23.23 in
Rare Mahogany Empire Revival Salon Suite by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt-bronze mounted mahogany Empire Revival salon suite by François Linke.
Bronze
Sold
H 36.69 in W 20 in D 20 in
Excellent Three-Piece Salon Suite in Empire Taste with Two Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most exquisite salon suite comprised of two side chairs with a matched settee, this trio exhibits most crisp and handsomely cast gilt bronze mounts. The frame is simply molded and ...
Bronze
Sold
H 39.38 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa & Pair Armchairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire three piece salon suite, comprising a sofa and a pair of fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870 in date.
Mahogany
Danish Empire Armchairs and Settee Salon Suite
Located in Garrison, NY
Elegant antique Danish Empire salon suite comprised of upholstered settee and two fauteuil (rosewood table shown is not part of the suite).
Mahogany
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,792
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$395,000
H 89 in W 22 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
Bronze
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
$2,400Sale Price / set|64% Off
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
By Georges Jacob
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From th...
Beech
Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of early 20th century Egyptian Revival marble garden sphinxes. Each have female heads and drapery on lion bodies. From one of the finest homes on Long Island. They each...
Marble
$13,380 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$18,950Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 40.75 in W 29.13 in D 29.5 in
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
Fabric, Giltwood
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$19,072
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,800,000
H 27 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...
Canvas, Oil
$1,100
H 25.25 in W 25.6 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Italian Florentine Nightstand, Wood with Gold Gilding, 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous three drawer Florentine nightstand with orange/rust colored banded drawers, as well as gold gilded accents and cabriole legs, marked Made in Italy. This chest is a very vers...
Gold
$47,500 / set
H 51.25 in W 78.5 in D 38 in
Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé (Settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs), all of ...
Fabric, Wood
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
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